"I got two mowing of my yard (3 acres )done then changed break in oil made two rounds & the bolt that holds the left pulley broke off just under the nut & washer . I call Lowe's & I could not have been treated any better . They had a new mower at my home the next day & also made sure every thing worked . Then had the old new mower loaded up & gone . Great co."

"I have owned several Troy Built products over the years. The hose cleaning for the deck is wonderful! Having reverse mowing works well in my yard. The machine is comfortable to ride and turns sharply around obstacles, etc. I have the mulch kit attached to avoid raking clippings & this improves my soil to retain moisture. I have found the deck adjustment to be much lower than my old Ace Hardware machine; I need to be careful not to skin the grass. Maybe the deck could be raised, since I am way up to number 4 & 5 already. Being old school, I am trying to adjust to the new automatic speed machine. Going down hill, I have found it difficult to keep the wheel speed slowed down, while keeping rpms up. The handle will get moved back to neutral when I travel along brush or under tree limbs. Better stopping than speeding ahead, though. Over all I enjoy the machine & it has good power and starts easily. This mower should last me until I am too old to ride!"

"The lack of a gear/speed control is very unhandy. Using the throttle control to control speed also decreases the rpm of the blades. Sometimes, (many times), I need to go slow for obstacles or depth of grass, terrain, etc and yet keep the rpm up. If I realized this when I examined the mower I would have moved on hoping to find a mower that does not have this "new feature". I last bought a Craftsman 6 yrs ago but bought at Lowes this time because I have an account there. Otherwise I like the mower overall. Durabililty?, let's wait and see longer than 3 weeks. Thanks R.W."

"The overall performance of the machine is fine...however, from day one it has been extremely hard to steer, and is not good at going around corners. I do not understand why the steering is so tight....any suggestions?"

"I am a Troy-Bilt fan and a HUGE fan of Kohler engines as I have used both of these products not just here in the USA but also in South America where I was a Project Manager. But, this one has been a real let down. I am mowing a 1.1 acre lawn and I am today ordering 2 new spindle assemblies after only 2 years of service AND I have already replaced the guts in each assembly a year ago. The lack of durability/reliability is stunning. I hope I bought a lemon and that yours is doing fine."

"I have had my Horse XP mower for over three years and have never had a single problem. The 22 HP engine is more than enough power to cut through the tough St Augustine grass on my 1.5 acres. Much better performer than its predecessor."

"I love this Mower I've owned it for about 3 seasons. It cuts Grass. It pulls my dump cart. Most of all it cuts grass.

I do wish it would reverse at higher speed, but I don't cut grass in reverse so it's great. I also wish it came with mulching blades and guards. I purchased the after market mulching kit, and the cover was destroyed within one season. The blades still mulch well, with the factor guard.

It's powerful motor helps me cut tall grass, and climb hills with heavy loads in the dump cart. The deck leaves a beautiful even cut through the yard. The transmission is smooth and makes Cutting Grass easier and faster. Forward to reverse very easy, which is necessary when Cutting Grass. It has never failed to start or Cut Grass. Keep the steering greased and the steering is easier for Cutting Grass.

I mostly like it because it Cuts Grass, and it was reasonably priced for what it comes with.

It does what mowers are supposed to do, Cut Grass Evenly.

The seat is comfortable when I Cut Grass, and holds me securely while Cutting the Grass. I have no fear of falling off the mower while Cutting Grass.

Oh Yeah! It does a great job of piling up pine needles, and leaves in the fall. It makes it easy to tidy the yard.

"It cuts well. It has enough power to climb hills.I like the larger rear tires.I like the front wheels on the blade housing.I can't believe there is no 12volt utility plug.I don't know about durability as I just bought it this summer."

"I bought this mower because we wanted the left side hand control lever for the hydrostatic drive. We are very pleased with the smooth constant drive speeds and easy transition from fwd. to rev. The speed control is so precise that we only use the brake pedal to start the engine. This mower cuts very smooth and seems to be a product we will be happy with for several years."

"I brought my Troy Bilt xp Horse from my local Lowe's in 4/25/2013 and during my1st year of use I had to replace the valve cover gasket 2nd year had to replaced all bearings in both spindles and now I am having to replace belt tension pulley and blades. The mower itself was manufactured in 03/2013 which was a month before I bought it. I'm very disappointed with my Horse. I am not rough on my equipment and do not mow rough ground. I don't think all this should be happening so soon. This is 22 hp Kohler Courage 46 in cut"

"overall it is a nice mower, however having speed control drop back to near neutral when you use the brake is annoying, thr mower seams to freewheel on downgrade, and the seat spring is to strong a slight weight shift when applying brake causes the switch to interrupt the ignition."

"After 6 times of use belt was shattered and destroyed. I call Lowe’s for warranty repair and was asked to bring tractor to the repair center 5 miles away from my house. I don’t have trailer and didn’t want to rent one and go through hassle of delivering and pick up my tractor; I called “TROY-BILT” and had a very pleasant conversation with parts/repair representative. Before calling “TROY-BILT”, I have had tractor inspected and determine that deck wasn’t assembled and installed (at Low’s) correctly and improper installation and alignment of deck caused damage to the belt. “TROY-BILT” representative shipped to me all parts at no charge; I had deck removed and reinstalled the way it supposed to be mounted and alignment. Now I can cut grass in three (3) different positions of the deck, it became quieter, and grass looks like cut with scissors."

"I've been mowing the lawn since I was 10 years old, now 74. I've worn out several dozen mowers taking care of our yards in MO, TN, FLA, GA, KY. and SC. In all kinds of grass and weather. In the fall, leaves have to be mulched while spreading lime and aerating the soil.

From our local Lowe's I purchased the Troy-Bilt Horse. I am delighted with the performance of my mower.

The engine is quick starting, powerful and adequately mufflered away from the seat. This engine power is responsive without faltering. With the hood raised Fueling and Oil checking is easy and available. The air filter is large and readily accessible for cleaning after use in dusty conditions.

The duel blades cut precisely and mulch with authority. The use of two blades giving a forty-six inch cut not only provides a higher blade tip speed but simplifies maintenance sharpening and balancing.

The high-back seat is unusually comfortable. A much appreciated feature of this mower is the ease of use functions for engine speed, blade engagement, mower height, and unlimited attack speed. Steering sensitivity with turning almost on itself provides confident control.

Cleaning the external body as well as engine compartment is easily done with a leaf blower and a water hose. Much emphasis has been provided in the safety systems. From the interrelated ignition switch, direction movement control, parking break and operating seat sensitivity. This is the finest collection of mower features machined into an extraordinarily beneficial mowing machine."

"I have had the Troy-Bilt Horse mower for nearly 6 months and have been very pleased with its performance. Like the walk-behind Troy-Bilt mower that I have the performance has been dependable. The mower handles very easily, with a good turning radius. I would like a little more power for going up hills, but always get where I am going, although a little slower."

"First thing after closing on my first home, I purchased a Troy-Bilt tiller, going strong after 24 years! Buying5 acres and building my dream home I bought a Troy-Bilt riding mower working it hard for 12 years until the transmission went. I then researched for other riding mowers and decided to purchase the 46" Hydro Riding Lawn Mower Tractor. It cuts wider than my old 46", more responsive to overall operations: cutting grass, pulling a wagon full of dirt, stones and rocks and pulling a spike aerator with a hunk of heavy train rale to dig into the turf. I have even tied an old steel/spring matteress frame to regrade the driveway. This machine is truly a workhorse and fun to drive. I highly recommend this to anyone."

"This is my first riding lawnmower and there is NOTHING it cannot do. I do not have a level 1 acre and it handles the grades perfectly. I would like an accelerator pedal to control speed but other than that I am totally impressed."